The citizens of Durand elect 7 representatives
who are vested with legislative powers and duties as assigned by state
law or city charter. The City Council approves the annual budget, adopts
resolutions and ordinances. All records of council business and copies of
official documents are available from the City Clerk's office.

How
Many Council Members Are There?The City of Durand is divided into two precincts, each represented
by three elected members. One council member serves at an at-large status,
representing the entire city.

How
Long Is A Council Office Term?Council members are elected in odd-numbered years and serve a
four-year term with the exception of the member who is elected at-large;
a two-year term. All terms are staggered, which means that only a portion
of the City Council is elected at a given election. Term of office begins
at 7:30 p.m. on the Monday following the regular City Election at which
the councilperson was elected.

When
Are Council Meetings Held?City Council meets on the 1st Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Pre-Council meeting is held at 7:00 p.m. to review the agenda items. Special
meetings may be called by the clerk upon written request of the Mayor or
any two (2) City Council members. A special Meeting that is called
by the City Council requires posting for eighteen (18) hours.

Where
Are Council Meetings Held?The council conducts its business in the Council Chambers, located
directly off the main lobby of Durand City Hall, 215 W. Clinton Street.
On occasion, the City Council may meet at other locations.

How
Is City Council Organized?The City Council elects its Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem at the first
meeting following a city election. The election is conducted by written
ballot and by majority vote of the members of the council in office at the
time.

Who
Can Address The City Council At A Meeting?All citizens have the opportunity to be heard at all regular
meetings of the Durand City Council. If someone would like to address the
City Council on a matter not covered by the agenda, he / she may speak under
the agenda item entitled "CITIZENS PRESENT" by giving his / her name, address,
and purpose of comments.

How
Is The Budget Adopted?At the first regular meeting in April each year, the City Manager
presents a proposed annual budget to the City Council for the next fiscal
year which begins July 1st. The City Council reviews the document, then
makes recommendations during a series of public hearings. These hearings
are an opportunity for citizens to give their comments on the proposed budget
on or before the second meeting held in May, with or without amendments.